How To Fix WF_EXPR010 - Number of decimal places (&3) greater than number of places (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF_EXPR - Expression Evaluation, Analysis and Parsing.

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Number of decimal places (&3) greater than number of places (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF_EXPR010 - Number of decimal places (&3) greater than number of places (&2) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WF_EXPR010 Number of decimal places (&3) greater than number of places (&2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when an expression or calculation involves a number format where the number of decimal places specified is greater than the total number of digits (places) allowed for the number. Essentially, the system is trying to format or handle a number with more decimal places than the total length of the number, which is logically inconsistent.
  For example, if a number is defined with a total length of 3 digits but the expression tries to assign 4 decimal places, this error will be triggered.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow expression evaluation or calculation steps.
  When defining or manipulating numeric variables or constants in workflow expressions.
  When formatting numbers in workflow container elements or during data type conversions.
  Possibly during the use of function modules or methods that expect numeric inputs with specific length and decimal places.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Type Definitions:
  
  Review the data element or domain definitions for the involved numeric fields.
  Ensure that the total length (number of digits) is greater than or equal to the number of decimal places.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Number Format:
  
  Modify the expression or workflow step to reduce the number of decimal places to be less than or equal to the total number of digits.
  For example, if the total length is 3, decimal places should be 0, 1, 2, or 3 but not more than 3.
  
  
  
  Modify Workflow Container Elements:
  
  Check the workflow container elements involved in the expression.
  Adjust their data types or the way they are used in expressions to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Check Expression Syntax:
  
  If using custom expressions or formulas, verify that the numeric literals or variables are correctly formatted.
  Avoid hardcoding decimal places that exceed the allowed length.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to trace the workflow and identify the exact step causing the error.
  Check the values and data types of variables at that step.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder) — to check and edit workflow definitions.  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) — to check data element/domain definitions.  
  SWI1 / SWI2_DIAG — to analyze workflow logs and errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for WF_EXPR010 in SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure numeric fields and expressions in workflows are consistent with their data type definitions to avoid such errors.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact workflow step or expression causing the error, I can help you pinpoint the issue more precisely.